Montouliers

Montouliers

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownMontouliersArgeliers at 3.2 km (4 min)
Insee code34170Bize-Minervois at 5.1 km (6 min)
Postcode34310Quarante at 6 km (7 min)
Latitude43.3355360Cruzy at 6.5 km (7 min)
Longitude2.9068390Mirepeisset at 7.7 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 43 to 223 metersAgel at 7.8 km (9 min)
Surface7.70 km²Mailhac at 9 km (10 min)
Population222 inhabitantsOuveillan at 10.4 km (12 min)
Density28 inhabitants/km²Ginestas at 10.8 km (12 min)
Chief townMontpellier (at 99 km, 82 min)Creissan at 11.4 km (13 min)
DepartmentHéraultSainte-Valière at 11.5 km (12 min)
RegionLanguedoc-RoussillonSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Montouliers is a French commune located in the department of Herault and the Languedoc-Roussillon. The name of the village would be related to the presence of an olive grove on the hill where the village was built: Monte Olerio, the "Mount of Olives."

This small village is surrounded by scrubland, vineyards and red earth typical of this region.


SIGHTSEEING

In the village, large cobbled steps, called calades, can climb the narrow streets to the castle and the church. At the end of the village you will discover the fountain called "Roman".


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

VISITS:

  • Capestang:
  • St. Stephen's Collegiate 14th century monument. One of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Languedoc. Ascent bell 11h, 17h, 18h in season.
  • Palace of the Archbishop, a historical monument. Castle in the 12th century, residence of the Archbishop of Narbonne. It houses a magnificent painted ceiling dating from the 15th century, illustrated and explained by the interpretive center.
  • Cruzy:
  • Church of St. Eulalia of Merida, classified as historical monuments. Rebuilt in the 14th century from Romanesque and fortified bases.
  • Archaeological Museum, paleontological and local history. It contains in particular the banners of revolt winemakers from 1907, classified as historical monuments. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 14h to 18h. Enquiries +33 4 67 89 35 85. Free admission.
  • Forty:
  • St. Mary's Abbey, a historic monument of the 11th century. Witness the first major southern novel art. Visit Free
  • Archaeological Museum. Collections from the Neolithic to Middle Ages. Opened only in July and August from 11am to 12pm and from 14h to 18h.
  • Wind Turbine Bollée monument. Made by Auguste Bollee, it allowed to feed water to the castle Roueïre.
  • Puisserguier:
  • The circulade - The village is typical of the "castrum" Languedoc, built in a circle around the castle, the inner journey creates a circulade.
  • The 11th century chateau with a permanent exhibition of the necropolis of the Iron Age of Rouquette. Guided tours.
  • Exhibition "story of the motorcycle Terrot. Only by appointment. Enquiries +33 4 67 38 11 74.

SPORTS

  • Swimming pool Creissan.
  • Horseback riding Creissan.
  • Horse riding Montouliers: Pony rides.
  • Microlight and Paramotor Puisserguier.
  • Skate Park Capestang.
  • Fitness trail along the canal Poilhes.
  • Bowling-alleys and tennis courts in many villages.
PHOTOS
Montouliers Village (Photo credit: G. Defrocourt)
 
A calade (Photo credit: G. Defrocourt)
Fontaine called Roman (Photo credit: G. Defrocourt)
  
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 10°C
Thursday 16 February
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Friday 17 February
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RESTAURANTS 
L'épicurien
Cessenon-sur-Orb
The Epicurean At the pancake, you could taste these buckwheat cakes and sweet crepes these salads geante. Chaque these days we offer the suggestion of the head but also traditional...
Located 17.1 km from MontouliersFrom 10 € to 30 € per person 
La Table Saint Crescent
Narbonne
The chef Lionel Giraud invites you to discover a savoury and creative cuisine in his restaurant La Table Saint Crescent, one Michelin star, in Narbonne.
Located 19.2 km from MontouliersFrom 25 € to 80 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les Terrasses Occitanes    
9.7
Argeliers
Be seduced by the charm and authenticity of this old vineyard house nestled in the heart of Cathar country. 'The Occitan Terraces' welcome you in the enchanting setting of a very tourist...
Located 2.9 km from MontouliersFrom 75 € to 125 € the double room 
Le coq du nord ****    
10
Mailhac
In the heart of the Minervois, and half way between Beziers and Carcassonne, this air-conditioned Bed & Breakfast has five double rooms available. Private swimming pool. Off-road parking....
Located 7.3 km from MontouliersFrom 60 € to 85 € the double room 
Les auberges  
Pouzols-Minervois
4 bedrooms including a family of 4 with p shared pool at the campsite with 20 places you can visit Carcassonne, the Cathar castles, stroll along the Canal du Midi, and taste local products,...
Located 8.7 km from Montouliers35 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gites des oliviers
Quarante
To the west of Beziers and Narbonne in the east, near the Canal du Midi and a half hour from the beaches, our 3 cottages offer by location, the magic of the Languedoc hinterland and...
Located 4.6 km from MontouliersFrom 300 € to 400 € per week 
Le Gîte du Pastouret  
9.8
Mirepeisset
Lodging at Mirepeisset, picturesque village of Minervois. An area of ​​140 m² with a terrace on the 2nd floor half covered with kitchen? Summer barbecue. The ground floor: beautiful...
Located 5.5 km from MontouliersFrom 400 € to 750 € per week 
GÎTE Les boutons d'or
Aigues-Vives
Dollhouse southern village on 3 levels. Stay kitchen, 1 bedroom, 1 mezzanine, bathroom, toilet. Electric heating, washing machine, dishwasher, fireplace, balcony, 45m² area.
Located 7.2 km from MontouliersFrom 185 € to 360 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping les Terrasses  
Saint-Chinian
Between mediterranean sea and mountains, Camping les terrasses is setting in the vignobles of Saint Chinian, Swimming-pool, tennis course, river at 800 meters. Safe and quiet.
Located 9.9 km from MontouliersFrom 12 € to 16 € per day 
Camping la pinede    
8
Lézignan-Corbières
This family campsite, three and a half hectares, welcomes you with sympathy, only 500 m from the center of Lézignan, on the edge of a fragrant pine forest, where you can enjoy a well...
Located 19.2 km from MontouliersFrom 13.50 € to 17.20 € per day 

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HOTELS
Les Terrasses Occitanes 
Argeliers
This B&B is set in a former wine cellar, located in Argeliers and 500 metres from the Canal du Midi. It offers a heated, indoor swimming pool, a hot tub and a roof terrace with deck...
Located 2.9 km from MontouliersRoom from 60 €
La Bastide Cabezac     
8.2
Bize-Minervois
Near the mysterious castles of the Cathar and the Canal du Midi, this 3-star hotel offers a relaxing and convivial atmosphere. It features a swimming pool and fitness centre, an extensive...
Located 5.3 km from MontouliersRoom from 76 €
Château Les Carrasses    
9.2
Quarante
Set in the Languedoc countryside, this 19th-century castle with wine domain is now a luxury hotel. It offers an infinity pool and tennis court in the garden with an olive grove. The...
Located 9.9 km from MontouliersRoom from 103 €

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